Bills fans start Mark Andrews charity GoFundMe, which raised over $50,000 to support children with diabetes

Following a difficult moment during the AFC Divisional playoff, in which Mark Andrews dropped a game-tying two-point conversion pass, some Buffalo Bills fans offered heartwarming support for the Baltimore Ravens tight end. With 93 seconds remaining, Andrews had a chance to make the Ravens tie the game with the Bills, but he dropped the pass, leading to a 27-25 defeat.

Furthermore, Andrews dropped a fumble in the fourth quarter, something that quickly fueled negative comments on various online channels. In order to counterpoint the criticism leveled against him, Bills fan Nicholas Howard created a GoFundMe page to support Mark Andrews: Breakthrough T1D, dedicated to the research and advocacy for juvenile diabetes.

Ever since he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child, Andrews has supported it, having even served as a youth ambassador when it was known as JDRF.

The GoFundMe campaign had raised over $51,000, a staggering amount, as it was only aiming for $5,000. The funds will go to Breakthrough T1D's work with children with diabetes. While Mark Andrews was suffering from the frustrating loss, his commitment to the cause he believes in stirred waves of support from fans all across the league.

The Baltimore Ravens applauded the Buffalo Bills fans for showing support through this Mark Andrews charity GoFundMe. In a post on X, they wrote:

"Shout out to Bills Mafia for showing support to our guy Mark Andrews and donating to the @BreakthroughT1D organization, which works towards curing and improving the lives of those dealing with Type 1 diabetes. 💜"

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Response from Breakthrough T1D for Mark Andrews charity GoFundMe

In a statement to ESPN, Breakthrough T1D responded to the fans having created the Mark Andrews charity GoFundMe. They said:

"Breakthrough T1D [formerly JDRF] greatly appreciates the generosity of the Buffalo Bills community and the many fans who were compelled to donate after Sunday's game... These donations will support research and advocacy on behalf of the 1.6 million Americans who, like Mark Andrews, live with type 1 diabetes."

Headquartered in New York, Breakthrough T1D is a global charity committed to research, treatments, and advocacy for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). They also work with various partners to bring the latest medical technologies, such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and hybrid closed-loop systems (HCL), to those with T1D, ensuring fast access to the best care.

In addition to research, Breakthrough T1D supports the T1D community through advocacy, resource distribution, and raising awareness. The charity has successfully campaigned for broader access to vital treatments and collaborates with governments, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide to improve the lives of those affected by T1D.

With a strong network of clinicians, researchers, and ambassadors, Breakthrough T1D is dedicated to ensuring that Type 1 Diabetes becomes a condition of the past while improving the quality of life for those living with it today.

Despite the harsh criticism that met him after the game, Andrews' unyielding commitment to a cause close to his heart has resulted in positive change for the thousands of people living with Type 1 diabetes. Along with the support of fans and the backing of the Baltimore Ravens and Breakthrough T1D, their show of compassion and community, even in the midst of disappointment, is a force.